Popondetta Weather in May

What's the weather like in Popondetta (Northern Province) in May 2024?

The climate in Popondetta during May can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

May is in the fall / autumn in Popondetta and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

Popondetta weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.4°C 84.8°F
Nightly temperature 23.5°C 74.2°F
Average temperature 26.4°C 79.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 257 mm 10.1 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 29°C 84.2°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Popondetta with around 257mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Popondetta

Popondetta average temperature in May

May rainfall

Popondetta average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Popondetta average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Popondetta in May 2024.

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Popondetta weather stats

Popondetta weather statistics
Hottest month: December 31°C 87.8°F
Driest month: August 158mm 6.2ins
Sunniest month: October 7.3hrs
Coldest month: July 28.5°C 83.3°F
Wettest month: December 390mm 15.4ins
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